Poor air quality leads to more than 400,000 premature deaths per year in Europe
- the urgency to act for clearer air is clear. Cities and urban areas, where
75% of EU’s population live, are where the effects of poor air are felt the
most.

Brussels has developed a coherent vision and multi-stakeholder programme to
guide and accelerate its transition
to a circular economy model. Through 111 measures it aims to turn environmental
objectives into economic
opportunities that will optimise resources, create new jobs and add value for
local people.